The Press., 1887-01-13
The ladies of the Congregational so-

I at the chapel, Tuesday afternoon and even 1 ing, Jan. 18th. Mrs. Anthony Adams and Mrs. E. 0. Dennis hostesses; all arc ip- yited.
 A. K. Bruce of Ashford, noting the complaint of apples not keeping we'll this year, has given us samples picked from the same tree in October 1885, and October 1886, all sound, and says he has no reason to complain of the manner in which apples keep in his cellar.
 Letters remaining in the post office at at Stafford Springs, Jan. 18th Miss Car re Aldrich, D. l.. Burt, John J. Casey, Francis Chaffee, Stephen Ball, Pete Fra ger, Thomas Foearty, Baptiste Giguiere, Mrs. Eveline Howard, Mrs. Wm Kellogg, Baptiste Larose, Joseph Nichol, Knapp & Provost, Nellie E. Sparrow, Charles Su- prp, John Stahlman, B. 0. Weld, Anna Winfried.
 -Dr. Sawtelle's exhibition of educated St. Bernard's dogs at Oronoco Hall last evening, and to be repeated this afternoon and evening, is one of the most interesting displays of animal intelligence we have ever seen. Aside from the tests of intelli- gence, the sight of the noble dogs, all born of one litter, is rare treat They are immense fellows, yet of most kindly nature, whose ancestors were bred to the work of searching out and rescuing perish ing travellers in the snow bound fastness- es of the Alps. The exhibit displays not alone training, but an intelligence that has only needed guidance to make easy is manifestations.
 Union Prayer meeting on Tuesday evening next at ' o'clock, at Mir. Henry Goodel's, Stafford Street.
 At the regular meeting of the o. l.. s. 0. to be held Wednesday, Jan. 18th, the lesson will be taught by Wilton 0. Miner, Miss Leila o. Cunningham will read a paper on "Stoics and Eplcureans, MT. J. fl. Reed will speak of the ''life and public services of Hon. John A. Logan. ;" Miss Viola B. Klng will conduct an exer- else touching the pronunciation of abstrnse words. and Miss Jennie B. Orcutt will ia vor the circle with recitation. A new feature of the exercises will be the answer ing of inquiries in the ''question box, by Miss Minnie J. Thrall. Each member will bring conundfum to propound to the circle in response to the roll call, the correct answer to each conundrum will be rhe name of some distinguished English or American author. All friends of Chau- tauqua are cordially invited to attend.
 The masonic sociable last evening was a very enjoyable affair, calling out good company, who passed 8 very pleasant evening in dancing.
 -The fellowship meeting at West Staf- ford yesterday was quite we'll attended, several surrounding towns having good representation. Rev. B. M. Taylor preach ed fine sermon, and several clergymen and others took part in the discussion of assigned topics
 sTAFFORDYILLE.
 (Cerrespondence.)
 The pastors subject for discourse at the Methodist church next Sabbath, will be Individual Responsibility.
 Presiding Elder, Edward Edson. will preach at the Methodist church next Sun day evening, at 6.30 p. m.
 Florence Booth, who has been very sick with scarlet fever, IS recovering. No new cases are reported.
 MT. George Chaffee leaves Stafford vile to engage in business in Rockville. tie is one of those young men whose ab- sence will be missed in any town
 -S. B. Amadon's new machine shop and foundry, are now regaining lost time, the new mill is fast being filled with new machinery, and the Hope mill furnished with some improvements.
 Rev. MT. Thayer breaches at the Con- gregational church next Sabbath.
 The lead and oil for painting the Methodist church have been received, and the painter is only waiting for good weath- CT to make much needed improvement.
 tFrom another correspondent)
 Last Friday evening about twenty-five of the young people of this village assem- bled together and marched to the resi- dence of MT. John Colburn, taking him by complete surprise, as they had planned from the first. It would be useless to say they did not enjoy themselves, as all who are acquainted with the host and hostess know them to be the moft cordial of en- tertainers. The first of the evening games were played, after which Mr. Elmer Col burn, in few we'll chosen words, present ed the host with pretty hanging lamp, the gift of his Sabbath school class, and other friends. Refreshments were then served, and the remainder of the evening spent in various diversions. As the wee small hours began to draw nigh the hap pY party bade their kind host and hostess adieu, having spent very pleasant even- ing.
 HYDEvHLE.
 A young peoples temperance meeting will be held at Hydeville school house on Sunday, Jan. 18th, at p. m if unpleas- ant on that day the meeting will be post poned till first pleasant Sunday following. Everybody welcome. Bring songs.
 UNION.
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 Rev. Mir. Edson, presiding elder. will preach at the M. E. church, Maehapaug, Sunday morninf, Jan. 16th
 A E. Weld has commenced harvest tug his ice, which is Is inches thick.
 The wife of John P. Walker is failing quite fast.
 We are glad to learn E. s. Severy has position as door keeper in the house of representatives.
 Rev. Mr. Pearce will hold a prayer meeting at Edward Hewett's on Sunday at 5 D. m.
 MANSFIELD.
 William F. Chaffee, near Gurleyville. has been suffering from what was sup, posed to be g large wart and had it drawn out, and now it is feared that 1t will termi nate in cancer.